It includes 413 stores, distribution centers, and private label brands
 
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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Kroger, Albertsons make deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers — officially selling off 413 stores

The deal, which covers 17 states, also includes distribution centers and private label brands.

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Kroger and Albertsons officially unveiled a $1.9 billion deal Friday to sell 413 stores, eight distribution centers, two offices and five private brands to C&S Wholesale Grocers — a move aimed to help Kroger and Albertsons gain regulatory approval for their planned $24.6 billion merger. Is the Kroger and Albertsons sale of stores to C&S a good move for the industry?

  • No, this is a bad direction
  • Yes, this needed to happen
  • Other, tell us in the comments
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Cast your vote  here,  or email your thoughts (which we may edit or shorten before publication) to the SN team at [email protected]and make sure to include your first and last name and job title. Have a great rest of your week, and check back for the final results Friday.

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